Podcasts about turbulent times

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In this week's episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes speaks with Kim Bohr, President and COO of Spark Effect, about the critical role of trust in organisations. They discuss the findings from the report 'Trust in Turbulence' which breaks down trust into measurable domains and emphasises its importance as a competitive advantage. The conversation explores how disruptions, such as the return to office policies, impact trust, and how organizations can build and rebuild trust through effective communication and leadership practices.  Takeaways:  Trust is a measurable and critical component of organisational success.  Disruptions can erode trust in everyday interactions.  Return to office policies must be communicated effectively to maintain trust.  High trust organizations see better performance and retention rates.  Low trust environments lead to increased turnover and disengagement.  Younger generations prioritize alignment of values with their employers.  Technology rollouts can significantly impact trust dynamics.  Managers play a crucial role in translating corporate messages to their teams.  Celebrating achievements fosters a culture of trust and connection.  Rebuilding trust requires transparency and accountability from leadership.  Keywords:  Organisational trust, trust in leadership, building better cultures, trust metrics, employee engagement, return to office, trust and performance, psychological safety, technology and trust, trust rebuilding strategies  Chapters  00:00Introduction to Trust in Organizations  02:04Understanding Trust as a Competitive Advantage  04:24The Impact of Disruption on Trust  08:25Return to Office: Trust and Communication  11:51Linking Trust to Organizational Performance  13:57Low Trust and Its Effects on Culture  16:15Attracting Talent in a Low Trust Environment  18:11Technology's Role in Trust Dynamics  20:50Practical Steps to Build Trust  25:56Celebrating Achievements and Building Connections  29:57Rebuilding Trust After a Breach    Link to the report mentioned in the episode:  Report    Connect with us:  LinkedIn YouTube Instagram 

Transformation continues to be the word at the top of leaders' minds. Whether it's due to changes in technology with AI, market shifts, the regulatory landscape, or unexpected global events, leaders are looking to transform their organization's operations and culture to be more agile, innovative, and resilient. In today's Redefiners, Marla Oates and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic talk with former Telstra CEO and managing Director, Andy Penn, about how he led the transformation of Australia's largest telecommunications company. Andy shares what it was like stepping into the CEO role at Telstra at a turbulent time for the company, its customers, and the board. He talks about the key lessons he learned leading a multi-year company-wide transformation effort, and how he put the right team and culture together to get it done. He also talks about his current roles in cybersecurity, providing critical insights on how to prepare for and deter cyber-attacks. We'll also hear from Tuck Rickards, a leadership advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates, who will discuss what he believes is the leadership formula for effective AI transformation. Four things you'll learn from this episode: The key steps and KPIs when implementing a transformation project Tips on putting together the right leadership team and organizational culture to help make reinvention happen How to prepare for cyber-security risks while balance the productivity benefits of AI projects How to successfully transition from CEO to board and advisory roles If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these Redefiners episodes: Talking Transformational Leadership with RRA's CEO Constantine Alexandrakis Leadership Lounge: How to Build a Top-Performing C-suite: The Leadership Blueprint for Sustained High Performance Trust Your Gut: AXA's Thomas Buberl Talks Transformation and Reinvention Leadership Lounge: From Firefighting to Future-Building: How Leaders Can Master Perpetual Transformation Driving Transformation with Volvo Cars President and CEO Jim Rowan Leadership Lounge: Unleashing AI's potential: Are you ready to lead the charge? Learn more with the latest research from Russell Reynolds Associates: Adapt or Die in the Age of Perpetual Transformation Why Most AI Transformations Fail Before They Start

China successfully navigated a difficult year in 2025, just hitting its official growth target despite trade wars and the country's ongoing real estate slowdown. The country’s leadership is deep in the process of developing its next five-year plan, which is expected to focus on high technology and industrial upgrading, continuing recent policy themes rather than […] The post OIES Podcast – China 2026 Outlook: Staying the course in turbulent times appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

What separates resilient CEOs from reactive ones when crisis hits? In this powerful episode, Lisa Goldenthal breaks down the truth most leadership experts avoid: Adversity doesn't build character—it exposes it. When pressure rises, leaders don't rise to the occasion. They fall to the level of their systems. If you are a CEO, founder, executive, or high-performance leader navigating AI disruption, market volatility, or personal adversity, this episode delivers a practical blueprint for building real grit—not motivational hype. Inside this conversation, Lisa answers five critical leadership questions: • Does adversity build character—or expose it? • Do leaders truly rise in crisis—or default to their conditioning? • What is real grit in turbulent times? • Is your leadership prepared for disruption—or just hoping for stability? • How do you build impact-ready leadership before the crash happens? Through powerful stories, real-world business insights, and the BOSS Method™, Lisa outlines how elite leaders train for impact before impact arrives. You'll learn how to: • Regulate your emotional state under pressure (Boost EQ) • Protect and allocate executive energy strategically • Install a resilient mindset before disruption strikes • Practice self-leadership so your company doesn't depend on your mood to survive This episode explores leadership architecture, executive resilience, crisis management, emotional intelligence, CEO mindset, high-performance culture, and sustainable success in uncertain markets. If you want to build a company—and a leadership identity—that can withstand volatility, this is required listening. Subscribe to the podcast for more insights on CEO performance, strategic leadership, emotional mastery, and building organizations that scale without burning out their leaders. #Leadership #CEOLeadership #ExecutiveMindset #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #HighPerformance #CrisisLeadership #LisaGoldenthal

Send a textFunding is moving, deadlines are looming, and your team is stretched. In this episode, Dr. Brandi Rae Hicks, a grant strategist, educator, and builder of billion-dollar portfolios, shares a clear resilience framework that any nonprofit can use to stay steady amid disruption and grow stronger on the other side. Her Six-step framework includes: mission clarity, collaboration, community trust, servant leadership, transparent finances, and practiced optimism. Get your notepad ready. This episode offers practical advice you can use now.Dr. Hicks also shares accessible pathways to upskill through Serve University's training, capacity-building, and grant services. If you're ready to replace anxiety with a roadmap this conversation gives you tools you can use this week. Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs it, and tell us which pillar you'll strengthen first.Guest BioDr. Brandi Rae Hicks is a grant-writing and fundraising diversification expert dedicated to helping nonprofits and small businesses secure sustainable funding and grow financially. With over 20 years of experience, she has helped organizations secure over $1 billion in grants and major gifts, guiding them through prospect research, proposal development, multi-year funding strategies, and donor stewardship. As Senior Grant Writer and Managing Director at SERVE University, she specializes in building high-impact grant portfolios and creating diversified fundraising models, including FranklinCovey, Morehouse College, Center for Civil and Human Rights, National Black MBA Association, and CARE USA. Dr. Hicks develops grant writing training programs, toolkits, and workshops to strengthen organizations' fundraising capacity. She created grant writing certification programs at SERVE University and designed the Organizational Resilience Qualities Assessment Tool©, widely used by nonprofits and small businesses to evaluate financial sustainability. A Cleveland Foundation Fellow, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumna, JumpStart Cohort Member, and 2025 Honoree of the Who's Who in Black Cleveland, Dr. Hicks has led national grant training initiatives with organizations like the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Grant Professionals Association, and Candid. She is a member of the Grant Professionals Association and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Dr. Hicks holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, an MBA in Marketing, and an MPA in Nonprofit Management. Dr. Hicks remains committed to advancing philanthropy through strategic funding and capacity-building.Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

What is the value of history at times of global upheaval? Four historians discuss their reflections on this in History Workshop Journal's 100th issue.

In this episode of Quakers Today, host Peterson Toscano explores how we can remain steady when the world feels like it is spinning out of control. We revisit a vital conversation with Australian activist and Quaker Adrian Glamorgan about activism, despair, and finding our specific leadings. We also hear from Kat Griffith on the spiritual work required to bridge deep political divides in rural communities. Peterson also shares a personal reflection on the "chemistry of fear" and how the choice to love is a practical move against alienation. This Season of Quakers Today is sponsored by: Friends Fiduciary American Friends Service Committee The Chemistry of Fear and the Choice to Love Peterson reflects on a message received during Quaker worship regarding the physiological impact of fear. Drawing on research and the wisdom of bell hooks, he discusses how fear narrows the mind and fuels "structures of domination." “The choice to love is a choice to connect—to find ourselves in the ‘Other.'” — Peterson Toscano Remaining Steady with Adrian Glamorgan We revisit words from Adrian Glamorgan, the Asia and West Pacific Section Executive Secretary of the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC). Adrian shares his journey from "angry activist" to a grounded Quaker, emphasizing that quiet time is not inaction—it is a neurological reset. Read Adrian's article: “The Devoted Path,” December 2024 Friends Journal Bridging the Divide: Kat Griffith How do we talk to neighbors when political tension feels insurmountable? Kat Griffith shares her experiences in rural Wisconsin. This segment features audio from the QuakerSpeak video series. Watch the Video: How to Bridge the Political Divide Through Faith Reviews and Recommendations Book Review: Hiking Zen: Train Your Mind in Nature By Phap Xa and Phap Luu. Reviewed by Trevor Brandt. A practical guide to mindfulness through movement, helping us transform suffering into a new way of being. Read the full review: Friends Journal Book Review Recommendation: Scavengers Reign Peterson recommends the 12-episode animated series Scavengers Reign (available on HBO/MAX and Netflix). Set on a distant planet, it explores how life flourishes through ecological balance rather than "Good versus Evil." If you do not have access to Max or Netflix, you can watch the original short film version for free on YouTube: Scavengers. Both were written and directed by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner.  Explore the Creators' Work: josephbennett.tv Answer our Monthly Question. Imagination Required! If you, or a group you are part of, received a thank-you note sent to you from 100 years in the future, what would the people of the future be thanking you for doing today? Share your response: Voicemail: Leave a message at 317-QUAKERS (317-782-5377). Add +1 if calling from outside the USA. Email: Click here to email the show Social Media: Find us on TikTok, Instagram, and X. You can follow Peterson on Bluesky and Facebook.  Listener Voices: How do you stay steady? Special thanks to our social media contributors and listeners for sharing the practices that anchor them: Pumanti: Transparency in politics. MemawClaus: Making something from scratch. Copperkey13: Breathing. Jenny Okamoto: Dogs and a crackling fire. TransQuakerism: Assembling and painting miniatures. Andy: Taking prescribed medications. Catherine Habegger: Deep breathing. Sheila Garrett: A Thich Nhat Hanh meditation practice: “Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile.” Thanks also to Manda.and.her.menagerie, Youngfriendsmke, sarahmudd60, Gail, Rejena, Tom, Richard, and everyone who left voicemails and answered on social media. Quakers Today is a project of Friends Publishing Corporation. Thank you to our Sponsors The American Friends Service Committee works at the forefront of social change to meet urgent needs, challenge injustice, and build peace. Since 1948, AFSC has worked for a just and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel. Today, its Gaza team delivers lifesaving aid, while U.S. advocates push to end the occupation and apartheid system. In July 2025, AFSC and seven other Quaker groups declared, “Quakers discern genocide is occurring in Gaza and urge courageous action.” Read the statement and take action at afsc.org/crisis-gaza. Learn about other initiatives and actions at AFSC.org Season Five is also sponsored by Friends Fiduciary. Friends Fiduciary unites Quaker values with expert investing. They serve more than 460 organizations with ethical portfolios, shareholder advocacy, and a deep commitment to justice and sustainability. They walk the talk on environmental stewardship. The Quaker Growth & Income Fund has a 70% smaller carbon footprint than the benchmark. Friends Fiduciary supports science-based targets and urges companies to adopt clear, immediate climate transition plans. Learn more at FriendsFiduciary.org. Sponsors Quakers Today is a project of Friends Publishing Corporation. This season is sponsored by: Friends Fiduciary: Ethical investing through a Quaker lens. Learn more at FriendsFiduciary.org. American Friends Service Committee (AFSC): Challenging injustice and building peace. Visit afsc.org. For a full transcript, visit QuakersToday.org.

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Executive coach, image consultant, and author Kathryn Lowell joins Howard Schweitzer, chief executive officer of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, for a conversation on leading with presence and trust in moments of uncertainty. Kathryn explores how trust is built by “going first,” what it means to project presence without proximity, and why human skills like listening and intuition matter more than ever in today's workplace. Together, they examine how leaders can serve as a steadying force for their teams, balancing authenticity and authority in a world shaped by simultaneous technological, economic, and political disruption.

*Pastor Byron Stewart - 2 Peter 2:1-3*"Deception Among the Saints"

In this episode of Tales of Recovery, Gris Alves explores what it means to be human in stressful times and emphasizes the importance of managing our energy through mindfulness, embodiment, and trauma-aware practices. She introduces a 12-week "Mindfulness Magic" journey focused on self-regulation, compassion, community, and practical tools to cultivate presence, resilience, and inner sovereignty.

*Pastor David Greene - 2 Peter 1:16-21*

By Fred Nance - Christians go through trials, likened to storms of life, often ones we are not prepared to encounter. How can we weather these storms of Life? By looking to our elder brother, Jesus Christ.

“It's always important to speak up for yourself and to define for yourself what you will and will not tolerate.” – Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Today's featured New York Times bestselling author is a mom, wife, clinical psychologist, award-winning educational thought leader, TEDx speaker, and president emerita of Spelman College, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. Dr. Beverly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her latest book, “Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times”, resilience, the importance of advocacy in shaping the future of education, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:How Dr. Tatum's early life shaped her academic interests and path to becoming a bestselling authorHer transition from aspiring therapist to becoming dean at Mount Holyoke and later president of Spelman CollegeThe most surprising thing about being a college presidentHow current events and higher education controversies shaped her book's direction The importance of alumni advocacy for colleges and universitiesDr. Beverly's Site: https://www.beverlydanieltatum.com/Dr. Beverly's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001H6OH32/allbooksDr. Beverly's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/l_TFaS3KW6s?si=QGgrrQ22LhhtnbcVThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…#Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Read Until You Understand” with Dr. Farah Griffin (@FJasmineG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-read-until-you-understand-with-dr-farah-griffin-fjasmineg/Ep. 487 – “Black Indian” with Shonda Buchanan (@shondabuchanan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-487-black-indian-with-shonda-buchanan-shondabuchanan/98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system/257 – “It's Time To Fly Away” with Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew (@Froswa): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/257-its-time-to-fly-away-with-dr-froswa-booker-drew-froswa/Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-420-the-upside-of-failure-with-tiana-sanchez-likearealboss/31 - "Power Living" with Pam Reaves (@pamela_reaves): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/31-power-living-with-pam-reaves-pamela_reaves/Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/Ep. 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen (@autumncarrying): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/Ep. 458 – “The Title IX Guy” with Dr. James J. Wilkerson (@titleixguy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-458-the-title-ix-guy-with-dr-james-j-wilkerson-titleixguy/Ep. 574 – “Light Skin Gone to Waste” with Toni Ann Johnson (@toniannjohnson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-574-light-skin-gone-to-waste-with-toni-ann-johnson-toniannjohnson/

Disrupted recently reached a milestone— five years on the air. We celebrated with a live event that included a panel discussion on “Finding Joy and Purpose in Turbulent Times.” Panelists Erik Clemons and Ryan Parker opened up about the duality between joy and turbulence in their lives, and Ryan gave us a stirring performance of his poetry. GUESTS: Erik Clemons: CEO and President of ConnCORP (Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program) and ConnCAT (Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology). ConnCAT offers job training and youth programs, while ConnCORP is dedicated to economic development in New Haven Ryan Parker: educator, poet and activist. He’s a certified mama’s boy and chocolate chip cookie lover. He works as an educational consultant and has spent more than two decades teaching. He was Poet Laureate of Manchester from 2019 to 2023. He helped create Project Happyvism, which includes a song and a children's book. His upcoming projects include a healing retreat in the Azores and an educational children's program with episodes set to release at the end of February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College trustees consider more than just the monetary policies of universities. And former Brown University trustee Lauren Zalaznick is out with a new book that aims to humanize these often secretive roles with letters of reflection by Brown board members going back more than 100 years, some of them during other turbulent times in U.S. history. She brings the sensibility from her career as a television executive, when she led the Bravo network as it created The Real Housewives franchise and hits like Project Runway and Top Chef. Jeff and Michael talk to Zalaznick about her new book and her views on how colleges need to reassert their broader social value to meet this moment of crisis for higher ed. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group.Chapters0:00 - Intro4:05 - What Led to the Book of Trustee Letters?6:40 - The Value of Sharing Once-Secret Letters9:01 - A Reality TV Pioneer's Interest in University History11:34 - What Is the Role of University Trustees?15:40 - The Case for Large University Boards20:14 - Hearing From a Diversity of Voices23:52 - From Rabble-Rousers to Trustees26:42 - How Do College Boards Navigate All Those Diverse Voices?31:24 - Reflecting on Brown University's Deal with the Trump Administration36:58 - Should Every College Adopt the Tradition of Sharing Reflections From Board Members?41:55 - Sponsor Break42:43 - How Important Is It That College Board Members Be Alums?46:45 - Making the Board Feel Like a Team49:54 - More on Trustees Who As Students Criticized Leadership52:37 - Getting the Right Mix on a Board54:03 - How Large Should a Board Be?Relevant Links“Letters from the Corporation of Brown University,” edited by Lauren Zalaznick.“The Affluencer,” profile of Lauren Zalaznick in The New York Times. “Navigating a Merger as a College Trustee,” past Future U episode.Connect with Michael Horn:Sign Up for the The Future of Education NewsletterWebsiteLinkedInX (Twitter)Threads  Connect with Jeff Selingo:Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for YouSign Up for the Next NewsletterWebsiteX (Twitter)ThreadsLinkedInConnect with Future U:TwitterYouTubeThreadsInstagramFacebookLinkedIn  Submit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag!Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

In this inspiring episode, former world surfing champion Shaun Tomson shares his powerful methodology for finding purpose and transforming mindset during challenging times. Tomson discusses the creation of his book,"The Surfer and the Sage," co-written with philosopher Noah benShea during COVID-19, which addresses the widespread feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and disconnection. He introduces "The Code" - a transformative 12-line exercise where each line begins with "I will" - that has helped millions worldwide shift from negative to positive mindsets. Through compelling storytelling, including the beautiful "Sacred Story Stone" legend, Tomson demonstrates how personal transformation comes not from inspirational words of others, but from writing and sharing our own words of commitment and purpose. Episode Highlights 00:00:10: Christopher Robbins introduces the Helping Families Be Happy podcast and welcomes Shaun Tomson, former world surfing champion, leadership mentor, entrepreneur, and author of "The Surfer and the Sage." 00:01:09: Tomson explains his work as an ambassador for Boys to Men mentoring and the annual 100 Wave Challenge fundraiser that guides boys through their journey to manhood. 00:01:54: Tomson shares the origin story of "The Surfer and the Sage," describing how he met co-author Noah benShea during COVID and conceived the book concept in just five minutes. 00:02:43: Tomson describes his interactive presentations where he asks audiences to text words describing how they're feeling, creating word clouds that revealed widespread stress, anxiety, depression, and disconnection even among fully employed workers at successful companies. 00:03:39: Discussion of how the book addresses the "sad mind state" and creates 18 chapters (a sacred number in Judaism) designed as journeys from darkness to light, despair to hope, and powerlessness to empowerment. 00:05:25: Tomson expresses gratitude for the book's impact across multiple sectors, from Kellogg Business School to Harvard Kennedy School to large resort groups in Mexico, demonstrating its universal appeal. 00:06:11: Christopher asks Tomson to share what he tells audiences to help them find greater purpose in turbulent times. 00:06:48: Tomson emphasizes the power of storytelling over facts and data, citing Stanford research showing stories are remembered 27 times more than data, and explains that stories serve as both mirrors and windows for people. 00:07:49: Description of Tomson's presentation structure: telling four key stories about the Code's origin, perseverance and resilience, courage and commitment, and deep emotional connectivity. 00:08:49: Tomson explains the Code writing process where everyone writes 12 lines beginning with "I will" in 12 minutes, then shares their codes with the group. 00:09:38: Discussion of how the Code reveals the two halves of life's meaning and purpose: "I'll be better" and "I'll help others be better," with participants texting lines from their codes that display positive values. 00:10:24: Tomson defines purpose as "a committed intention to realize goals that are meaningful for oneself and for the broader world." 00:11:21: Description of the transformation that occurs during presentations, with mindset shifting from 80-90% negative at the beginning to 99-100% positive by the end. 00:12:52: Discussion of how great leaders' words inspire but personal transformation requires writing one's own words, with reference to JFK's famous quote (originally from Cicero). 00:13:46: Tomson explains that the Code method is "open source" and can be used by anyone, particularly families, to bring people together around shared purpose. 00:14:18: Christopher sets up the context that the episode will air at the beginning of 2026 and asks for a story to help engage listeners in the new year. 00:14:39: Tomson introduces his mission to create a "positive wave tribe" with the simple formula: "Drop a stone, create a ripple, build the wave" 00:15:45: Tomson begins telling the Chumash legend of the Rainbow Bridge, explaining how the Chumash people lived in Santa Barbara 13,500 years ago before any Western religion developed. 00:16:48: The legend describes how the earth mother planted a magic seed on Santa Cruz Island, and people crossed a rainbow bridge to the mainland, with those who looked down being transformed into dolphins. 00:17:28: Description of Hammonds Reef and Shaa Meadow, dedicated to the Chumash people, with its memorial bearing the inscription "The sacredness of the land lies in the mind of its people." 00:18:20: Tomson shares a personal story of visiting the beach with his son Matthew, where they were the only two people present. 00:19:04: Matthew creates a sacred story circle out of cobblestones with a stick decorated with feathers and kelp, establishing a rule that whoever holds the stick tells the story while the other listens. 00:20:09: Tomson reflects on this as one of the best times he's ever had on a beach, emphasizing the deep emotional connection created and how rare such moments are in modern life dominated by cell phones. 00:21:02: Matthew reveals he kept a "sacred story stone" from the circle, explaining that all their stories are contained within it, demonstrating the concept of "speaking in spirit language." 00:21:53: Discussion of the Hawaiian concept of "mana" (life force) and how ancient Hawaiians believed it could be contained in inanimate objects. 00:23:17: Christopher thanks Tomson for the beautiful story and asks where listeners can find the Code worksheet online. 00:23:37: Tomson directs listeners to shauntomson.com where they can download the Code worksheet for free and use it with families, sports teams, business groups, or educational settings. 00:24:41: Tomson shares a testimonial from a tech company CEO who credited writing his Code seven years earlier with inspiring him to start his company, which had just reached unicorn status (billion-dollar valuation). 00:25:30: Tomson reflects on the journey that began with empowering students facing an environmental problem at Rincon surfing beach, leading to collaboration with Professor Patrick Moser and the publication of Surfer's Code. 00:26:25: Christopher concludes by thanking Familius for supporting the podcast and encouraging listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and explore Familius books. Key Takeaways Stories are 27 times more memorable than facts and data, making storytelling essential for creating lasting impact and inspiration. The Code method - writing 12 lines beginning with "I will" - provides a simple yet powerful tool for finding and defining personal purpose that can shift mindset from negative to positive True purpose encompasses both personal growth ("I'll be better") and service to others ("I'll help others be better"), creating meaning that extends beyond ourselves. Personal transformation requires using your own words rather than relying solely on the inspirational words of others - "words of great leaders inspire us, but your own words transform." Deep emotional connectivity through practices like creating "sacred story circles" with family members combats the disconnection epidemic created by technology and modern lif. Purpose is defined as "a committed intention to realize goals that are meaningful for oneself and for the broader world." The simple formula "Drop stone, create a ripple, build the wave" encapsulates how individual actions of purpose can create collective positive change. Writing and sharing personal codes with family members creates powerful bonding experiences and helps establish shared values and commitments. Quotable Moments "Facts and data don't move people. And I have found that, that if you tell a story, it brings people close to you. And a story is both a mirror and a story is a window.""Stories are remembered 27 times more than data. So you want to get someone to remember something, tell 'em a story." "If you want to inspire people, tell them a story. But if you want people to create personal transformation, they have to use their own words." "The sacredness of the land lies in the mind of its people." "Dad, this is a sacred story circle and we're gonna sit inside the sacred story circle on the rocks and we're gonna tell each other stories. He said, there's just rule. Whoever's got a stick the story and what does the other person do? The other person just listens." "We think the cell phone is a tool of connection when often the cell phone's a tool of disconnection and we just need to turn it off." "When you spoke to your son, the Hawaiians call it speaking in spirit language." "Every line of the code is a story. Every line of the code that people write is a sacred story. Every line begins with I will. That's a promise." "Words of great leaders inspire us. You want words of transformation? Write your code, your own words, because your own words transform others inspire your own words." "Purpose. A committed intention. That's what purpose is. A committed intention to realize goals that are meaningful for oneself and for the broader world."

The author and Jesuit priest discusses human dignity, political divides and how he sees the role of the Catholic Church.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview 

Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, Executive Director and Senior Minister of UU Urban Ministry, preaching Worship service given January 25, 2026 Prayer by Lyn Fulton-John, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Join Guest Minister Rev. Mary Margaret Earl from UU Urban Ministry in a reflection on navigating the overwhelming noise and news without losing sight of our work for justice. Music offered by the First Parish Choir and accompanist Ken Seitz. The Rev. Mary Margaret Earl has served as Executive Director and Senior Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry for 11 years. In this ministry, she works for racial justice and to strengthen connections between UUs and the Roxbury neighborhood where the UUUM operates. She has served on the leadership team of Moral Movement Massachusetts, the Roxbury Cultural Network, and the search committee for the Roxbury Community College president. Prior to her arrival at the UU Urban Ministry, she spent 10 years at a faith-based nonprofit in RI serving the homeless community, She is past president of the Board of the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, recipient of the Heroes of Faith Award from the Rhode Island State Council of Churches for her interfaith work, and received a Courage of Conscience award from the Peace Abbey in Sherborn, Ma. She is a longtime vegan committed to standing up for nonhuman animals. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For January 2026, The Network / LA Red will share half the plate. The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, their work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. They strengthen the communities they serve through organizing, education, and the provision of support services. The Network/La Red is recognized nationwide for supporting survivors and engaging LGBT, kink, poly, and queer communities in organizing to end partner abuse and oppression. Their services are free, confidential, available in English and Spanish, and accessible by wheelchair, TTY, and public transportation. They are committed to honoring the experiences and choices of survivors in every aspect of their work. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

*Pastor Byron Stewart - 2 Peter 1:8-15*"Mindful of the Major Things"

Send us a textFeeling spun out by the headlines and the heat online? We name the collective dysregulation many of us are sensing and offer a humane path back to steadiness: grief literacy, nervous system care, and joyful integrity that doesn't require disengaging from what matters. I share why doomscrolling is a trauma response, how the body interprets constant input as threat, and what conscious, bounded engagement looks like when staying informed starts to cost your aliveness.Together, we unpack a practical compass for hard times: think globally, act locally, regulate personally. That means honoring limits, then turning attention to small, consistent acts of care in your neighborhood—checking on an elder after a storm, sharing groceries, making eye contact, or supporting a local pantry. We also challenge binary thinking and dehumanization, choosing to see the person across from us while refusing to use hatred as a coping strategy. Joyful presence becomes a form of resistance, a way to stay human without collapsing into apathy or burning out.You'll also get tactile tools to metabolize grief and release charge safely: submerged screams in a bath, rage rooms, angry walks in the woods, long exhales that reset the vagus nerve, cold-water resets, and a simple news boundary ritual followed by a hand-wash to signal completion. We close with a joy ledger practice and focused journaling prompts to clarify what's truly in your control—your attention, your relationships, and your care for vulnerable people nearby. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs steadiness today, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find a humane way back to joy.Journaling Prompts“What am I actually grieving beneath my political feelings?”“Where has my nervous system been asking for rest?”“What does joyful integrity look like for me right now?”“What is one small place I can show up locally this week?”“What happens in my body when I step away from the noise?”Support the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

Hello All, This episode reports on what we are experiencing in Minneapolis, and communicates my intention to bring you more content how to use our bodies to express our values in ways that preserve democracy. I am no longer including transcripts for these episodes, because I do not want to train A.I. on my copyrighted content. If you would like a transcript of this episode, please leave me a message on Speakpipe with your email, and this may be provided. Please allow time as this is currently a small operation with limited staff.  *** To schedule coaching or an astrology reading through a special offer with Cristy (for Somatic Wisdom listeners) using natal astrology and coaching, please use this Calendly link. Discount from her corporate rate for a limited time. For more written work from Cristy, check out Our Somatic Wisdom on Substack. *** We would love to hear your thoughts or questions on this episode via SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/SomaticWisdomLoveNotes To show your gratitude for this show, you can make a one-time gift to support Somatic Wisdom with this link. To become a Sustaining Honor Roll contributor to help us keep bringing you conversations and content that support Your Somatic Wisdom please use this link. Thank you! Your generosity is greatly appreciated! *** Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/composers/dpmusic/ Cover art credit: https://www.natalyakolosowsky.com/ Cover template creation by Briana Knight Sagucio    

By J. Overton Dr. Emma Salisbury joins the program to discuss her essay, “From Hulls to Pods: Why NATO's Navies Should Beware of the Allure of Mission Modularity,” in the new book in the ISPK SeaPower Series Guardians of the North Atlantic: NATO Maritime Strategies and Naval Operations in Turbulent Times. Dr. Emma Salisbury is … Continue reading Sea Control: 594: From Hulls to Pods with Emma Salisbury →

How would you react if you saw Jack Smith, the former special counsel who prosecuted Donald Trump, at Costco?It might just happen. Last week, Jack Smith launched his own litigation boutique, along with three other former federal prosecutors: Timothy Heaphy, David Harbach, and Thomas Windom. A new law firm is like a startup, where the founders have to do many things themselves—so on Tuesday of last week, Tim Heaphy and two of his partners went to Costco to buy paper towels. Jack Smith didn't join them—he was busy preparing for his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, taking place tomorrow—but according to Heaphy, Smith's on deck for the next Costco run.This was one of several fun tidbits that Tim Heaphy (pronounced HAY-fee) shared with me in the latest episode of the OJ podcast. We covered a number of interesting subjects, including Heaphy's service as both a U.S. attorney (W.D. Va.) and as chief investigative counsel to the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack; what Heaphy, a former partner at Willkie Farr, thought about the firm's settlement with the Trump administration; and what the mysterious Jack Smith is like as a person.This is an episode you won't want to miss—especially if you're interested in the intersection of law and politics during the second Trump administration.Show Notes:* Timothy J. Heaphy bio, Heaphy, Smith, Harbach & Windom LLP​* Jack Smith's New Venture Shuns Label as Anti-Trump Attack Dog, by Justin Henry for Bloomberg Law* Jack Smith's New Law Firm Opens Its Doors, by Abigail Adcox for Law.comPrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlat.substack.com/subscribe

In times of uncertainty, stress, and ongoing change, hope can feel fragile, distant, or even unavailable. This episode of PTSD and Beyond explores how hope functions during turbulent times, how hope can become hopeless, how hope can return, and how mindfulness and connection support that process. This conversation is grounded in trauma informed psychology, lived experience, and nervous system awareness. Rather than forcing positivity or offering quick fixes, this episode invites a compassionate, human exploration of hope as a capacity that ebbs and flows depending on safety, connection, and meaning. In this episode, we explore • What hope really means and what it is not • How hope shifts into hopelessness and why that happens • How hopelessness can be a protective response rather than a failure • Where we go and what we do when hope feels distant • How hope returns through safety, connection, and agency • The role of community in sustaining hope • How mindfulness supports nervous system regulation and restores possibility • Why self compassion matters when navigating uncertainty This episode includes a brief, optional mindfulness practice and reflective questions designed to support awareness, integration, and self trust. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with someone who may need permission to slow down and offer themselves grace. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond. Join us on Ko-Fi to help keep these conversations going.

*Pastor Byron Stewart - 2 Peter 1:5-8*"Elements for an Unbending Faith"

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Thank you for tuning in to the Daughters of the Moon Podcast. In this episode, we're joined by Laura Wooster for a grounded and insightful conversation on intuition and how to hone it during turbulent times.Together, we explore the difference between being psychic and being intuitive, how intuition shows up through synchronicities and subtle inner signals, and the role of the unconscious in guiding our awareness. Laura shares intuitive signs to look for and practical ways to strengthen and trust your intuition in everyday life.This episode invites you to slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with your inner guidance, especially when life feels uncertain.Connect with Us:

Send us a textDucharme is near troubled waters off the coast of Venezuela and Columbia.Romas is safe on Coco Cay with cruise ship passengers and weak people.2 ALs 1 Pod is a comedy podcast hosted by stand-up comedians Al Ducharme and Al Romas. Originally titled Talking Dicks Comedy Podcast, the show is a spinoff from their web series The Two Dicks, which features two inept 1950s detectives. The podcast blends observational humor, personal anecdotes, and satirical commentary, often revisiting classic episodes from their archives. With over 345 episodes, it offers a mix of new content and “vault” episodes, providing listeners with a variety of comedic material.  You can listen to 2 ALs 1 Pod on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout. For additional content, including video episodes and behind-the-scenes material, visit their Patreon page. https:/patreon.com/2als1podhttps://www.instagram.com/thetalkingdickscomedypodcast/https://twitter.com/DicksTwohttps://www.facebook.com/thetwodickshttps://www.facebook.com/The-Talking-Dicks-Comedy-Podcast-107101331446404 Support the show

For many people, the word “sin” is associated with harsh judgment and shame. Or, it's used to talk about guilty pleasures like consuming decadent desserts... But is this concept as harmful or outdated as it seems?Join Dave as he talks with Elizabeth Oldfield about Christianity's Seven Deadly Sins, and how reconceptualizing them for modern life can offer a science-backed user's manual of sorts to find joy and connection in this world, whatever your beliefs.  Elizabeth Oldfield is host of The Sacred podcast and author of the book Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times. She also writes the Substack newsletter Fully Alive and works as a coach, consultant and facilitator. Find out more about her work on her website.

*Pastor Byron Stewart - 2 Peter 1:4-5*"Faith Without Diligence Is Vulnerable"

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Yes. Last year was full of tumult and turbulence and global troubles.  Having said this, rough seas make great sailors. And challenging times breed true heroes.So dismiss all the fear-mongering, decry all the negativity and delete all apathy and roll up your sleeves to get busy handcrafting a year of exceptional creativity, productivity, prosperity and service to society.On a large piece of paper, record your five priorities for each month in the next year.They can be personal or professional. Just get them down so your best nature can start sensing opportunities to make them happen. [The brain looks for what you train it to search for].You now have a tool you can use for regular review to keep you monomaniacally focused on The Vital Few.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Send us a textFunders are closing doors, deadlines are tighter, and “spray and pray” proposals aren't landing. We sit down with grant strategist Betty Barnard, President and CEO of Resurgens Impact Consulting, to map a smarter way forward for small and mid-sized nonprofits serving health, human services, and movement-building work. The conversation starts with values—care for communities, clarity of mission, and equity—and moves into the tangible steps leaders can take to secure grants without burning out.We break down what grant readiness truly means in today's climate: two to three years of operations, clean financials, a strong board, and a written budget you can defend. For newer groups, we explore fiscal sponsorship as a credible pathway to capacity. Betty shares why visibility now equals viability and how to align your website, social channels, and GuideStar or Charity Navigator profiles so funders see a consistent story, strong governance, and measurable outcomes.Then we get tactical with specific grant application tips: follow directions to the letter, translate outcomes into the funder's language, use boilerplates wisely and edit hard. Most importantly, build relationships before you submit—because many foundations are prioritizing current or past grantees and moving to invitation-only cycles. A warm outreach can clarify fit, surface timing, and prevent wasted work. We wrap up with a chat about the best way to us AI to support your grant applications.Betty Barnard's BioBett Barnard specializes in creating and supporting the growth of sustainable, smart, innovative organizations and programs through grant seeking, writing, and research. Betty loves securing grant funds for programs that help people meet their needs and thrive. She has experience in fundraising and grantsmanship with private foundations, corporate sponsors, and local, state, and federal program offices. She believes that everyone deserves to have the resources they need to overcome adversity, heal from violence, and flourish.Betty launched Resurgens Impact Consulting in 2015 with Irene Turner. Today, Resurgens Impact Consulting is a grant-writing, research, and strategy firm that helps clients across Georgia and the U.S. secure grant funding. We specialize in grant writing for health, human services, including victim services, and systemic change, such as advocacy, organizing, and voter engagement. RIC has helped more than 100 nonprofit clients raise grant awards totaling $155 million and counting.Betty is a Certified Grant Professional (GPC), a member of the Grant Professionals Association, and a former member of the Georgia Chapter Board.Grab ResuLike what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

*Pastor Byron Stewart - 2 Peter*"What All Believers Have in Common"

 Explore how nonprofit leaders can cultivate grounded presence, clarify their sphere of control, and stay anchored in mission and values while leading through ongoing uncertainty and disruption. As nonprofit leaders continue navigating unprecedented levels of uncertainty, this "learning out loud" episode of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, host Carol Hamilton and guest Danielle Marshall offers a grounded, human-centered exploration of how leaders can steady themselves—and their organizations—amid chaos. Drawing on lived experience, strategic frameworks, and resilience practices, the conversation centers on: cultivating a grounded presence, clarifying what is within one's sphere of control, and anchoring decision-making in mission, values, and community. Rather than offering quick fixes, the episode invites nonprofit leaders to slow down, filter the noise, strengthen boundaries, and choose intentional actions that sustain both personal wellbeing and collective impact over the long haul. Episode Highlights [00:00–02:05] Regrounding in Turbulent Times [04:15–06:39] Grounded Presence as a Leadership Practice [06:39–08:23] Chaos Is the Strategy—So Center Your Why [08:23–10:19] Filtering the Noise & Choosing Information Wisely [12:08–14:44] Resilience Isn't Perfection [15:24–17:31] Making Space for Presence [19:23–20:41] Scenario Planning & the Sphere of Control [21:21–23:32] Don't Reinvent the Wheel—Find the Organizers [24:07–25:41] Mission as the Unifying Center [26:03–27:57] Agency Over Outrage [29:13–31:08] Community Built Before Crisis [31:08–33:26] The Power of the Local [34:56–36:05] Intentionality Over Fear [40:39–42:40] Boundaries as Leadership Responsibility [46:03–49:00] Doubling Down on Values Important Links and Resources: Danielle Marshall Culture Principles Linktree Unpacked: Culture Chronicles Draw Together with Wendy MacNaughton Guardian US edition). Week magazine Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American on Substack How to survive the end of the world podcast with adrienne and Autumn Brown The feminist survival project 2025 podcast Dear White Women podcast On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder  which is available in a video series The Sum of Us by Heather McGee Decluttering Your Leadership by Judy Oyedele   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

The 400th episode explores The CEO's Compass as a practical framework of eight quotients – Moral, Purpose, Health, Emotional, Collective, Resilience, Brand and Legacy – distilled from over 400 leaders and 1,500 CEO conversations, to help leaders navigate uncertainty with clarity and courage. Jonathan and Leigh Bowman-Perks discuss vivid stories and tips from leaders such as Horst Schulze, Sherilyn Shackell, Anna Hemmings, Deanna Oppenheimer, Ankur Sinha, Gavin Patterson, Stuart Haire and Lord Dr Michael Hastings, showing how values, purpose, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, diversity, resilience, feedback and stewardship translate into everyday leadership decisions.The conversation closes by inviting listeners to see their legacy as already being written, to use the book as a compass for themselves and their teams, and to “go, live it, lead it” with Inspiring Leadership at the heart.Through the profits of this new book, The CEO's Compass: How to Navigate Your Team Through Turbulent Times, Jonathan and Leigh Bowman-Perks are proud to support the Inspiring Leadership Foundation charity.This special 400th-episode celebration of the Inspiring Leadership podcast marks a major milestone in sharing stories of courage, authenticity, and service-driven leadership across the world.The conversation behind this episode captures Jonathan's lifelong mission: to equip CEOs and their teams to lead with clarity and compassion in turbulent times, while directly giving back to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities through the Foundation's work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jeff and Brian discuss words of wisdom for turbulent times and the great stuff transfer. 

Trump's push for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine looks as far away as ever after failed talks this week – can anyone move Putin closer to a realistic agreement?   To  make sense of the US-led peace process so far and how a potential deal might realistically be achieved, Gavin Esler is  joined by Steven Pifer, former US ambassador to Ukraine, an affiliate of the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University, and the author of The Eagle and the Trident: U.S.-Ukraine Relations in Turbulent Times. • This episode of This Is Not A Drill is supported by Incogni the service that keeps your private information safe, protects you from identity theft and keeps your data from being sold. There's a special offer for This Is Not A Drill listeners – go to https://incogni.com/notadrill  to get an exclusive 60% off your annual plan. • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our actions and reactions, especially in the heat of anger, are not unnoticed by God. Spiritual Fitness Coach Nat Crawford gives you biblical pointers to help you navigate through turbulent times with the grace of God. As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you the newest release from author and theologian Dr. Harold Berry on Revelation: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and RespondFor Christians who want to go deeper in their understanding of the book of Revelation.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Recorded on the floor of the EMS|MC EMSpire Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, this episode of EMS One-Stop finds host Rob Lawrence in conversation with long-time collaborator and EMS advocate Matt Zavadsky. Fresh off the longest federal government shutdown in history, Rob and Matt unpack what the hyper-turbulence in Washington really means for EMS: suspended Medicare extenders, disrupted grant programs, agencies taking out loans just to meet payroll and training programs put on hold. They break down NAEMT's flash poll on the shutdown's impact, the promise of the Treatment in Place (TIP) legislation, and why associations “hunting as a pack” on Capitol Hill matters more than ever. Along the way, they spotlight EMSIntel.org as a national barometer of EMS funding, staffing and response time crises, and issue a clear call to action for providers, billers and leaders to use association tools to contact their members of Congress. | MORE: Government reopens: What EMS providers need to know right now In the second half, Rob is joined by Dr. Shannon Gollnick, paramedic, EMS leader and organizational psychologist, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping EMS — right now. Shannon makes the case that AI is “not the future; it is the present,” and that agency leaders must urgently build literacy, policies and guardrails around its use. They dig into the difference between HIPAA-compliant, embedded AI in ePCR systems, and risky open tools like ChatGPT, touching on hallucinations, embedded code and emerging Medicare fraud-detection programs. | MORE: Artificial to augmented intelligence. How Dr. Shannon Gollnick wants EMS to work smarter, not harder Rob and Shannon talk about AI as a powerful but potentially dangerous tool — “like having a tiger” — and outline practical steps for chiefs: Ask: “Do we have an AI policy?” Define what AI can and cannot be used for Insist that every AI-generated work product is double-checked by a human before it hits the record Memorable quotes “We weren't here to actually scare you off it. We're here to let you know that it's here, but it's like having a tiger, right? We all love to have a tiger, but it has to be contained in some sort of guard, otherwise it's going to run rife and cause havoc, and we don't want that.” — Rob Lawrence “This is part of the hyper-turbulence that's occurring in EMS right now.” — Matt Zavadsky “So I think the message for the profession right now is, now is not the time to put your foot on the brake. It's time to put your foot on the gas.” — Matt Zavadsky “We put the fun into function.” — Dr. Shannon Gollnick “I think it's important to understand that AI is not the future. It is the present. We are currently here right now. And it's nothing to be afraid of.” — Dr. Shannon Gollnick “If you're not doing it, I promise you that your staff is doing it and they're playing around with AI.” — Dr. Shannon Gollnick “Guardrails don't exist from a congressional standpoint. They don't exist from a regulatory standpoint. The technology is moving far too fast. So we as agency leaders have to take the lead in putting up some of those guardrails.” — Dr. Shannon Gollnick “There are ePCR software out there that are using proprietary AI that will use AI-generated narratives. And that absolutely is 100% good to go. What we don't want to see is our crews putting in their ChatGPT to have ChatGPT write their narrative.” — Dr. Shannon Gollnick “ChatGPT has embedded code inside of it that you can't see, but that code is there ... so what we're kind of afraid to do is to say, hey, what happens 6 months from now, 8 months from now when Medicare does an audit, they run your ePCRs and find all of this embedded code from ChatGPT ... you open yourself up for a lot of compliance issues.” — Dr. Shannon Gollnick Additional resources: EMS Intel EMS News Tracker American Ambulance Association Advocacy NAEMT Advocacy EMS shutdown survival: What leaders need to know now Charting the future: How AI is rewriting the EMS narrative Episode timeline: 00:21 – Rob introduces guest Matt Zavadsky 02:02 – Rob recaps the 40-plus-day federal government shutdown, questions about reopening, and his upcoming return to Capitol Hill for renewed advocacy 02:02 – Matt frames the shutdown as part of the “hyper turbulence” in EMS; explains the regulatory suspensions, pauses in Medicare extenders and grants, and how cash-flow uncertainty forced some agencies to take out loans just to make payroll 03:04 – Matt details NAEMT's flash poll (408 agency responses) showing suspended training and grant-funded programs, and warns of a possible repeat shutdown around January 30 03:54 – Rob and Matt discuss the reopening of government, ongoing bipartisan work, and the risk that everything “comes to a grinding halt” again if Congress can't agree 04:51 – Matt explains why NAEMT released the shutdown-impact poll even as government reopened and stresses the need to keep pushing for permanent relief from Medicare extenders and advancement of key bills like Treatment in Place (TIP) 06:03 – Matt outlines the House and Senate TIP companion bills and why Medicare paying for treatment in place is better for patients, EMS, the health system and the Medicare trust fund 06:54 – Rob notes broad association/provider support and professional lobbyists on the Hill; Matt stresses that field providers, administrators and billers must still use association legislative portals to send letters to Congress 08:08 – Matt describes a surge in communities reevaluating their EMS delivery models because of staffing, finance and subsidy challenges — “a great time to be an EMS consultant” 09:09 – Rob introduces EMSIntel.org as a curated clearinghouse of EMS news, used to show communities they aren't alone; describes failed tax measures and funding referenda 10:15 – Matt cites EMS Intel data: ~85% of stories each month involve funding, staffing or response times; Rob and Matt stress the ubiquity of these themes from big cities to small towns 11:09 – Rob highlights mutual aid tensions and taxpayers questioning why they “pay to send our resources somewhere else;” both emphasize that hyper-turbulence and funding gaps are national issues 13:23 – Rob resets the scene from the EMSpire conference and recaps Matt's Hill update before introducing Dr. Shannon Gollnick 14:41 – Shannon gives his backstory: in EMS since 1996, paramedic since 2002, progression into EMS leadership, doctorate in organizational psychology and focus on how organizations function 15:14 – “We put the fun into function.” 15:24 – Rob invites Shannon to talk AI, calling it “the specter we are embracing everywhere,” and references HIPAA concerns; Shannon opens with the core message: AI is not the future, it's the present, and nothing to be afraid of 16:03 – Shannon urges leaders to build AI literacy, noting that if agencies aren't using it, their staff and the younger generation already are 16:28 – Shannon emphasizes policy and procedure: AI guardrails aren't coming from Congress or regulators, so agency leaders must define how AI will be used and where its limits are 16:55 – Rob reminds listeners that AI in EMS isn't new, citing early monitor rhythm interpretation in the UK; Shannon underscores that crews already use AI tools and that unmanaged cut-and-paste practices can create billing and compliance risks 17:24 – Shannon explains the dangers of using open tools like ChatGPT for ePCR narratives: potential PHI exposure in a “black box” system and AI hallucinations generating plausible but false patient information 18:21 – Shannon describes how AI “wants to answer your question and make you happy,” leading to made-up details, and shares examples from testing minimal-input scenarios that returned overly detailed, inaccurate narratives. 19:03 – Shannon calls ChatGPT “kind of a snitch,” explaining embedded code markers that fraud detection tools — and increasingly Medicare's AI-based “Wiser” program — can use to identify AI-written content in documentation 19:59 – Shannon warns about retrospective audits and compliance exposure if ChatGPT-coded narratives are found in ePCRs, noting that AI rules are still emerging and tech is outrunning regulation 20:51 – Rob summarizes the mixed message: AI is here and being built into devices and software, but there are real dangers. They discuss data going “to the cloud” — which Shannon defines as “somebody else's computer.” 21:24 – Shannon frames AI as a powerful tool that can “put a lot of holes in the wall” if misused; he references fraudulent AI uses and deepfakes as emerging issues 22:05 – Shannon compares AI's impact to the internet's paradigm shift; Rob gives a “spoiler alert” about his own workflow using transcripts and ChatGPT agents, and notes the importance of reading and checking any AI-generated output 22:45 – Shannon reinforces that AI makes mistakes and cannot understand human context; he uses his “How you doing?” Joey Tribbiani vs. Tony Soprano example to illustrate contextual nuance 23:06 – Rob expands the context point with the “Friends”/“Sopranos” slide and reminds listeners that once AI-written words are published, “you said it.” Shannon highlights the WebMD effect and AI-driven self-diagnosis risks. 24:02 – They note that ChatGPT can generate long, complex diagnoses without sufficient patient context, leading to errant or misleading outcomes if misused clinically 25:00 – Rob summarizes: AI is here and, used correctly, is a good thing; advises chiefs to ask their teams, “Do we have an AI policy?” 25:27 – Shannon outlines what an AI policy should contain: acknowledgment that AI is here; clear, non-fearful framing; specificity on what decisions AI can support; and clarity on which tools (e.g., embedded EPCR AI) are allowed versus prohibited uses of ChatGPT 26:17 – Shannon stresses AI should not be used for clinical decision-making or clinical narrative writing; its role should be administrative only, and all outputs must be double-checked Enjoying the show? 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“May you live in interesting times,” is supposed to be a Chinese mantra. But according to Cambridge University China expert, Christopher Marquis, our current interesting times are actually a curse for businesses seeking stability rather than disorder. Is this, then, a moment for “strategic hibernation” Marquis asks in a provocative Harvard Business Review piece. Yes, he mostly answers. Businesses are indeed frozen by a perfect storm of uncertainty—overhyped AI, tariffs, and climate disasters. And speaking out in these turbulent times, he warns, can carry severe consequences -such as Jack Ma's “cancellation” and the NBA's exile from Chinese TV demonstrated after political missteps. Marquis, author of Mao and Markets, draws on his decade observing Chinese corporate survival tactics to counsel American companies navigating the stormy Trump waters: continue vital work like DEI internally, but avoid publicly poking the political bear. The Prohibition playbook offers a historical model—1920s brewers pivoted to soft drinks using their core bottling capabilities, hibernating their alcohol-making assets until the environment changed. The exception? Brands built on moral values, like Patagonia and Dr. Bronner's, shouldn't go silent—but even they should seek strength in collective action rather than standing alone. Rather than poking the bear, Marquis concludes about our interesting times, become the bear and hibernate. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

EP.608Michael is joined by David Perrodin, a Wisconsin-based expert in school and community safety, who has a background as a speech language pathologist, school administrator, and university faculty member at Viterbo University. They discuss David's long-distance cycling hobby and how he uses podcasts to help endure long rides.David shares insights about his book, "Velocity of Information: Human Thinking During Chaotic Times," which he wrote during the pandemic to document the rapid influx of information and misinformation experienced worldwide.The book explores concepts like face validity how we assess whether information makes sense and member check networks, which involve discussing current events with a small group to verify facts and reduce misinformation. They reflect on the pandemic's impact on daily life, including shortages, mask controversies, and the varied global responses to COVID-19. David also relates historical examples of messaging during crises, such as wartime propaganda and FDR's fireside chats, drawing parallels to COVID-19 communication. The episode sheds light on how people adapted to prolonged uncertainty, including psychological effects and changes in routines, illustrated by anecdotes like Christmas decorations left up throughout the year.

This episode explores the stages of foundation responses to the Trump Administration's War on Charities, through the lens of a place-based funder network. Rusty sits down with Megan Thomas, CEO of Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties. This regional funder association has worked with its members and local nonprofit advisors to build several rounds of collaborative funding, including cash flow assistance loans. You'll hear:The stages of local funder reaction and response to the Trump Administration's shock-and-awe tactics in their 2025 attacks on nonprofits and philanthropy;Why and how local funders began organizing with one another to create collective funding;How persistent leadership and courage can spur collective, partnership-based responses;The consequences of the Trump Administration's actions on the local social sectorMegan is a longstanding leader in the philanthropic community, and her organization, Catalyst, is one of Fund the People's partners in the California Talent Justice Initiative.This episode is part of our biweekly Defend Nonprofits, Defend Democracy Series, as well as our ongoing efforts to feature our California Talent Justice Initiative partners across the Golden State. Transcript:Edited PDF of Episode Transcript with Time StampsRelated episodes from FTP Podcast:Defend Nonprofits, Defend the Social Safety Net - with Edward Hershey, CEO, Home of Guiding Hands (San Diego)Nonprofit Staff Resilience and Wellbeing in Turbulent Times - with Loretta Turner, Founder and Strategist, Do Good Leadership CollectiveMacArthur President Chooses Courage, Not Quiet - with John Palfrey, President, MacArthur FoundationResources mentioned in the episode:Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial CountiesUSD Nonprofit Institute Report (March 2025)Coordinated Regional Response CollaborativeResilient Response FundSustained Support FundSan Diego Solidarity NetworkCommunity-Centric FundraisingGuest bio:Megan serves as Catalyst's president & CEO, providing strategic leadership and partnership to the entire Catalyst staff, board, members, and community partners. Megan oversees Catalyst's facilitation of collaborative efforts among its funder members and other stakeholders; leads the production of philanthropy and impact investing skills-building and issue based learning; and spearheads Catalyst's work related to championing equity and opportunity. She strengthens Imperial and San Diego County communities through shared learning and pooled and aligned funding strategies, and initiatives fiscally sponsored by Catalyst.Megan brings 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic fields to this role, having most recently served as Executive Director of San Diego Coastkeeper where she built partnerships among the nonprofit, business, and public sectors to advance environmental goals across San Diego County. Megan received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University and her Masters in Business Administration from Yale School of Management. She serves on the board of directors for the United Philanthropy Forum (national) and the Museum of Us (San Diego).

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